“Amanda’s a very bright, very capable, highly qualified writer,” Herald web editor Patrick Robinson told The Daily Beast. He said the paper had asked Knox to write for it.

Robinson said he was “flabbergasted” by Knox’s photography skills and told The Daily Beast: “She’s certainly been through a lot, and been very easy to work with, and very interested and eager in doing stories.”

Knox was a University of Washington student studying in Italy when she was arrested in the murder of her British roommate. Knox and her then-boyfriend were convicted of murder in 2009. The conviction was overturned in 2011, and Knox was freed and returned to Seattle. The acquittal was then overturned in January 2014, and Knox’s murder conviction was reinstated.

She is now waiting in Seattle for Italy’s highest court to review what will be her final appeal sometime next year.

Robinson told The Daily Beast that the Herald originally let Knox write under a pen name for “protection,” until she “got her feet wet.” Go here to see the full story.

Need a refresher on Amanda Knox? Here’s a look back at her Italian trial, American homecoming and appearances on TV.

This photo, taken Nov. 2, 2007, shows Amanda Knox, and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito outside the rented house where her 21-year-old roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found with her throat slit. (AP Photo/Stefano Medici/seattlepi.com file) less

This photo, taken Nov. 2, 2007, shows Amanda Knox, and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito outside the rented house where her 21-year-old roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found with her throat slit. (AP ... more

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Amanda Knox outside the rented house where her 21-year-old roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found with her throat slit. (AP Photo/Stefano Medici/seattlepi.com file)

Amanda Knox outside the rented house where her 21-year-old roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found with her throat slit. (AP Photo/Stefano Medici/seattlepi.com file)

Amanda Knox, right, arrives from Rome with family members at Heathrow Airport London, Tuesday. Amanda Knox headed home to the United States a free woman Tuesday, after an Italian a assaulting and brutally slaying her British roommate. (AP Photo/Pool) Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS, Anonymous / AP2011 less

Amanda Knox, right, arrives from Rome with family members at Heathrow Airport London, Tuesday. Amanda Knox headed home to the United States a free woman Tuesday, after an Italian a assaulting and brutally ... more

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Deanna Knox, the sister of Amanda Knox, joins the Knox family as they prepare to depart from Rome's 'Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci' airport for London on their journey back to Seattle on October 4, 2011. Photo: Getty Images, Oli Scarff / 2011 Getty Images less

Deanna Knox, the sister of Amanda Knox, joins the Knox family as they prepare to depart from Rome's 'Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci' airport for London on their journey back to Seattle on October 4, 2011. ... more

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In this image made from amateur video accessed by APTN, Amanda Knox, fourth from right, embraces an unidentified person at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport, Tuesday. Amanda Knox was leaving Italy a free woman Tuesday, the morning after an Italian appeals court dramatically overturned the American student's conviction of sexually assaulting and brutally slaying her British roommate. The Italy-US Foundation, which has championed Knox's cause, said the American was at Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome boarding a flight to London, where she will catch a connecting flight to the United States. (AP Photo) Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS, Anonymous / AP2011 less

In this image made from amateur video accessed by APTN, Amanda Knox, fourth from right, embraces an unidentified person at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport, Tuesday. Amanda Knox was leaving Italy a free woman ... more

The Knox family, including Amanda Knox's father, Curt Knox (4th L) prepare to depart from Rome's 'Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci' airport for London on their journey back to Seattle on October 4, 2011. Photo: ... more

The Knox family, including Amanda Knox's father, Curt Knox (4th L) prepare to depart from Rome's 'Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci' airport for London on their journey back to Seattle on October 4, 2011. Photo: ... more

The Knox family, including Amanda Knox's father, Curt Knox (4th L) prepare to depart from Rome's 'Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci' airport for London on their journey back to Seattle on October 4, 2011. Photo: ... more

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A sign in West Seattle welcomes Amanda Knox home.

A sign in West Seattle welcomes Amanda Knox home.

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An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

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Members of the media prepare to cover Amanda Knox's homecoming to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

Members of the media prepare to cover Amanda Knox's homecoming to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

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An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

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The scene at Sea-Tac Airport on Oct. 4, 2012.

The scene at Sea-Tac Airport on Oct. 4, 2012.

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An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

An emotional Amanda Knox upon her return to Seattle (Oct. 4, 2011).

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Raffaele Sollecito enters the room at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Raffaele Sollecito enters the room at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds. Sollecito was accused along with Amanda Knox of murder and spent time in an Italian prison. The pair was later acquitted of the crime. less

Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds. Sollecito was accused along with Amanda Knox ... more

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Edda Mellas, left, and Deanna Knox, the mother and sister of Amanda Knox, listen as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

Edda Mellas, left, and Deanna Knox, the mother and sister of Amanda Knox, listen as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

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Raffaele Sollecito's book "Honor Bound" is shown as he speaks at the University of Washington.

Raffaele Sollecito's book "Honor Bound" is shown as he speaks at the University of Washington.

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Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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The audience listens as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

The audience listens as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

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Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington as he appears for a book signing and interview with KING/5's Dennis Bounds.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

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The audience listens as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.

The audience listens as Raffaele Sollecito speaks at the University of Washington.